Metal roof cost in Virginia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,150 – $30,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.50 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $21,300
- Metros covered
- 8
Virginia prices for metal roof: $9,150 to $30,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.50 to $15 per sq ft of roof without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for roofers are $23.28 an hour.
Inside Virginia, the metros we cover range from $18,800 (Winchester) to $19,500 (Virginia Beach) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Virginia (statewide), standard level
$15,600 to $24,100
About $7.65 to $12 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,200 | $11,800 |
| Labor | $9,100 | $11,900 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $15,600 | $24,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Virginia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $9,050 | $16,100 | 46% |
| Labor | $7,000 | $10,500 | $14,000 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 2% |
| Total | $9,150 | $19,800 | $30,500 | 100% |
How Virginia compares with nearby states
Virginia ranks 32 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for metal roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $26,800 and the cheapest Mississippi at $18,600, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Virginia sits at $19,800. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $11,000 – $35,000 | $23,000 | +16% |
| Maryland | 150 miles away | $10,700 – $33,900 | $22,300 | +12% |
| Delaware | 170 miles away | $10,400 – $32,600 | $21,500 | +9% |
| North Carolina | 180 miles away | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,500 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania | 210 miles away | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +8% |
What roofers and the other trades earn in Virginia
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.87 for Virginia.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.28 an hour, which is 13% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $27.69 an hour. BLS counts 2,070 of them working in the state, 5.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.10 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $21.45 and $30.48 an hour. BLS counts 4,520 of them working in the state, 11.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.94 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $22.86 an hour. About 25,830 work in the state. That is 62.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($27.69 an hour) would add about $1,400 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.00) would take off about $400. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,109,320 jobs across Virginia (May 2025), which is 2.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.00 | $23.28 | $27.69 | $26.65 | 0.87 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $21.45 | $25.10 | $30.48 | $29.71 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.80 | $20.94 | $22.86 | $22.66 | 0.92 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Virginia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Virginia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,150 to $17,700
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,600 to $24,100
Standing seam steel
Premium
$22,000 to $30,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $10,700 | $9,450 – $14,600 | $13,300 – $18,500 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,150 – $17,700 | $15,600 – $24,100 | $22,000 – $30,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,700 – $24,700 | $21,700 – $33,600 | $30,600 – $42,500 |
Other Virginia jobs that often go with metal roof
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Virginia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and roof replacement lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,200 | −4% |
Metal roof cost by metro in Virginia
0 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $19,800, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | $9,050 – $30,000 | $19,500 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −2% |
| Richmond, VA | $8,900 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −3% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −5% |
| Roanoke, VA | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −5% |
| Winchester, VA | $8,550 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −5% |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Virginia
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
Labor
Metal roof labor is $4-$8 per sq ft, or $400-$800 per roofing square, and standing seam needs specialist crews.
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
When Virginia weather lets you install
Season matters for metal roof. For each Virginia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Virginia Beach has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Virginia at 12 months; Harrisonburg has the shortest at 11 (February through December). Rainfall runs from 39 inches a year in Harrisonburg to 48 inches in Charlottesville.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 32 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Richmond | 29 | 90 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Roanoke | 29 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Charlottesville | 28 | 84 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| Lynchburg | 25 | 85 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Blacksburg | 22 | 82 | 43 | 11: February through December |
| Winchester | 24 | 86 | 41 | 11: February through December |
| Harrisonburg | 23 | 86 | 39 | 11: February through December |
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Metal roof in Virginia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Virginia?
$9,150 to $30,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Virginia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Virginia is cheapest for metal roof?
Winchester at about $18,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Virginia Beach at $19,500.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Virginia than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $19,800 against $21,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Virginia?
About 53% ($10,500). Materials are 46%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.87x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Virginia?
The BLS statewide median is $23.28 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $27.69.
+Where does Virginia rank for metal roof costs?
32nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $19,800 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Virginia?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,150 to $17,700 and premium work $22,000 to $30,500. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Does the season matter for metal roof in Virginia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Virginia metros we cover, Virginia Beach has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Metal roof by city in Virginia
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus HomeGuide's $4-$8/sq ft labor range for metal roofs.